Feature by Robin Smith

When our kids were little, one of the traditions of the Christmas season was unpacking the ornaments and books. Yes, books. These books were only for December and were as important to the season as the plastic icicles and handmade tree skirt from Aunt Dee Dee. We added new books every year and, if I still had little children living in my house, I would add several new ones from this...

Feature by Alice Cary

In need of some merriment? Then look no further. These picture books for little ones will fill your household with marvelous doses of holiday cheer.TWO NOVEL NATIVITIESEvery holiday season brings a fresh crop of nativity books and one of my new favorites is Linda Sue Park’s The Third Gift. This book was sparked by Park’s childhood curiosity about myrrh, one of the nativity gifts...